We are the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, or IUPAT. We represent men and women in what are called the Finishing Trades – Industrial & Commercial Painting, Drywall Finishing, Glazing & Glass Work, Sign & Display and Floor Covering Installation, and many more successful careers in the construction industry and public sector.

When you are a part of a union, what you do for a living is more than just a job – it’s a career! As a union member you receive training, benefits and a pension. There’s also an opportunity to earn a college degree in one of our programs as well. The best part is that you have a job while we train you, so you earn while you learn!

Although a typical apprenticeship lasts three years, if you have experience in a craft it can be much shorter.

If you are ready to join, complete and submit the form below and a local union representative will contact you to begin your training and your new career!